European Journal of Training and Development
Ageing workers in the gig economy: how older appworkers experience platform-based employment
Purpose This study aims to examine how ageing app workers, including drivers and food delivery couriers, experience app-based gig work. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a qualitative research design based on semi-structured interviews with 32 ageing individuals engaged in app-based gig work. Findings The findings indicate that participants do not perceive their engagement in appwork as constituting successful ageing. While respondents report positive outcomes in terms of social relationship formation (ex …